St. Clair County is a county located in the northeastern part of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 83,593. The county seat is Ashville.
St. Clair County was created by the Alabama legislature on November 20, 1818, from land ceded by the Creek Indian Nation by the Treaty of Fort Jackson. The county was named in honor of General Arthur St. Clair, who served as the Governor of the Northwest Territory and fought in the Revolutionary War.
The county is home to several notable landmarks, including the St. Clair County Courthouse, the St. Clair County Museum, and the Chief Ladiga Trail. The county is also home to many historical sites and structures, such as the old St. Clair County Jail and the old Ashville Post Office.
St. Clair County is primarily agricultural, with crops such as corn, cotton, and soybeans being the main products. The county also has a strong forestry industry, with pine and hardwood trees being the primary species harvested.
The county is governed by a five-member commission, with members elected from single-member districts. The commission serves as the legislative and executive branch of the county government. The commission is responsible for setting policies and adopting laws, as well as managing the county's finances and overseeing the administration of county government.
St. Clair County is served by the St. Clair County School District, which includes one high school, one middle school, and five elementary schools. The county is also home to several private schools and a community college.
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